August Sales Cycles

August Seasonal Sales Cycles – the following information is a compiled list that takes the following factors into consideration: Traditional Sales/Deals, Occasions, National Monthly Promotions, as well as Produce in season for the month of August.

Occasions to be aware of:

• Back to School
• Summer Clearance Sales
• Cataract Awareness Month
• Children’s Vision and Learning Month

Fruits & Vegetables that are in Season for the Month of August:

• New– Means the item just came into season
• Peak – at it’s best Price and Availability
• Waning– means it’s availability is declining- it’s going out of season

Sales & Deals you can Normally Expect in August:

• Back to School Deals-School supplies, kids clothing sales, lunchbox foods/meals, pudding cups, lunch meat, breads, cold cereals,waffles, school supplies, office supplies such as pens, markers, crayons, glue, backpacks, folders- College Student Deals- dorm room supplies- Laptops

• Clearance Items– water toys, bubbles, pools, outdoor inflatables, sunscreen, insect repellents, garden supplies, air conditioners, lawn mowers, Carpeting

• White Sale– linens, bedding, towels

• Cleaning Items-clorox, disinfectants

• Summer Deals– summer items, patio furniture, bbq grills and equipment, charcoal, lighter fluid, bathing suits, beach towels

• Prescription Glasses– Since it’s both Children’s Vision & Cataract awareness month, you can expect deals on prescription glasses, contact lenses and all the supplies that go with them.

Keep an eye out for “Fuel for School” and Kelloggs Back to school Promotions- traditionally speaking, if you’re a couponer, you’ll find excellent coupon deals on cereal & pop-tarts

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